The AdvocateÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s 5th Gayest City for 2014: Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta has long been the epicenter of the gay South, which is why it consistently makes this list, regardless of how the criteria change.

And it’s no wonder, as Hotlanta’s LGBT folks strut to the beat of their own drummers — in stark contrast to much of the conservative surrounding state.

The city has tons of great gay bars, including five on Out’s best-of list; the all-women Spelman College; Black Gay Pride in September and Atlanta Pride (one of the country’s largest) in October; and MondoHomo, a May event celebrating art, drag, burlesque, film, and BBQ. (You decide if the Real Housewives are a net plus.)

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